Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)